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The LimeSDR Mini Open Source, USB, Programmable Software-Defined Radio

The LimeSDR Mini Open Source, USB, Programmable Software-Defined Radio

The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.


News Sep 26, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Oracle Announces the New SPARC M8 Processor

Oracle Announces the New SPARC M8 Processor

Oracle claims that their new SPARC M8 is the world's most advanced processor.


News Sep 21, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Teardown Tuesday: ThermoPro’s TP07 Wireless Digital Meat Thermometer

Teardown Tuesday: ThermoPro’s TP07 Wireless Digital Meat Thermometer

In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.


News Aug 08, 2017 by Nick Davis
The Brains of the Voyager Spacecraft: Command, Data, and Attitude Control Computers

The Brains of the Voyager Spacecraft: Command, Data, and Attitude Control Computers

Learn about the computers at the heart of the Voyager spacecraft operations.


News Jul 09, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Flexible, Low-Noise Frequency Generation: A New Programmable Clock IC from ON Semiconductor

Flexible, Low-Noise Frequency Generation: A New Programmable Clock IC from ON Semiconductor

Clock-generator ICs such as the NB3H73113G offer various features that are beneficial for your digital and mixed-signal designs.


News Jun 30, 2017 by Robert Keim
Texas Instruments Releases Reference Design for a 99% Efficient GaN Inverter Power Stage

Texas Instruments Releases Reference Design for a 99% Efficient GaN Inverter Power Stage

Texas Instruments has released a new reference design that claims up to 99% efficiency.


News Jun 29, 2017 by Kate Smith
Programming Languages for Embedded Systems 101: Background and Resources

Programming Languages for Embedded Systems 101: Background and Resources

A brief guide to some useful programming languages used in embedded systems design—and where you can learn, practice, and master them.


News May 26, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
ARM Announces DynamIQ Microarchitecture with Focus on Machine Learning and AI

ARM Announces DynamIQ Microarchitecture with Focus on Machine Learning and AI

ARM, the company known for powering mobile devices globally with its Cortex-A chips, recently announced DynamIQ Technology as the company’s next generation microarchitecture for heterogenous, accelerated, multi-core computing systems.


News Mar 28, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Working Towards 5G’s Incredible Data Rates

Working Towards 5G’s Incredible Data Rates

Keysight collaborates with UC San Diego to test the world's longest 5G link.


News Jan 09, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
Could Disposable Printed Electronics Be the Future of Packaging?

Could Disposable Printed Electronics Be the Future of Packaging?

Silicon-free printed electronics could give rise to tech that's designed to be thrown away.


News Dec 16, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Retro Teardown: The Sega Genesis

Retro Teardown: The Sega Genesis

In this Retro Teardown, we will open up the Sega Genesis (also known as the Mega Drive) to see how these were designed.


News Dec 15, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Gold-Coated DNA Nanowires Could Power Genetic Computing

Gold-Coated DNA Nanowires Could Power Genetic Computing

A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.


News Dec 01, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Intel’s Response to ARM Servers: Xeon D Processors with a Twist

Intel’s Response to ARM Servers: Xeon D Processors with a Twist

Intel Xeon D processors will now contain FPGAs, which directly combats the upcoming ARM-based server-grade processors.


News May 08, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
Semiconductor Mergers and Acquisitions in 2015….So Far

Semiconductor Mergers and Acquisitions in 2015….So Far

A look at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor industry.


News Aug 15, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Freescale’s new ARM-based QorIQ Multicore Reinvents Fast

Freescale’s new ARM-based QorIQ Multicore Reinvents Fast

Freescale's new ARM-based QorlQ reinvents speed and accessibility.


News Jun 23, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Knowles Introduces the Market’s Smallest and Most Power Efficient Digital MEMS Microphone

Knowles Introduces the Market’s Smallest and Most Power Efficient Digital MEMS Microphone

Knowles introduces the most advanced Inter-IC Sound, or I²S, interface MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphone for wearables, remote controllers, automotive, and smart home automation and security.


News Jun 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Intel to Acquire Altera for $17 Billion

Intel to Acquire Altera for $17 Billion

The acquisition will couple Intel’s leading-edge products and manufacturing process with Altera’s leading field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. The combination is expected to enable new classes of products that meet customer needs in the data center and Internet of Things (IoT) market segments. Intel plans to offer Altera’s FPGA products with Intel Xeon® processors as highly customized, integrated products. The companies also expect to enhance Altera’s products through design and manufacturing improvements resulting from Intel’s integrated device manufacturing model.


News Jun 01, 2015 by Tim Youngblood